MILLICENT HUNGWE
Junior Driving School, which is arguably the biggest in the region has upped the game in the cut throat sector by acquiring two state of the art driving simulators for learners.
Junior Driving is the first school to acquire simulators that resemble a real car in Masvingo Province.
Junior Driving School senior instructor, Vincent Kopoza said the machine which is easy to use offers real experience and also corrects all road safety signs in such a way that a student masters the road signs before engaging in practical lessons.
Kopoza stated that simulators provide instant feedback on driving errors, helping learners identify mistakes and adjust their behavior accordingly.
“Driving simulators offer numerous advantages in driving schools, including providing a safe and controlled environment for practicing diverse scenarios, immediate feedback, and the ability to repeat learning occasions.
“They also help develop critical skills like hazard perception and decision-making, and can be used to prepare drivers for challenging situations they might encounter on the road,” he added.
Simulators allow learners to make mistakes without the real-world consequences of accidents, fostering a safe and relaxed learning environment.
Instructors can manipulate various factors like traffic, weather, and road conditions to create specific scenarios for practice and learning.
Simulators eliminate the risk of putting other drivers or pedestrians at risk while a student is learning, learners can repeat scenarios as many times as may be necessary, reinforcing learning and building confidence.
Simulators can expose learners to a variety of traffic situations, including rare and challenging scenarios, helping them develop better hazard perception skills.
By facing diverse situations, learners improve their ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Simulators communicate only in English, hence catering for the literate only, making it difficult for those who are not proficient in the King’s language.
The gadget has helped a lot of people to become better learners before embarking on practical lessons.
One only pays $2 for a 20 minute session.
Simulators can help develop important cognitive skills, such as visual scanning, attention, and reaction time. It also accommodates youngsters for game purposes.
“It can be used for refresher lessons in case one has no vehicle to drive for a long time,” the instructor highlighted at the end.
